Messi: We Knew This Would Be a Very Difficult Match
Short overview
Lionel Messi said his team expected a tough match, noting it was no coincidence they hadn't lost to Spain or Uruguay. He emphasized that knockout matches are never given away for free.
Lionel Messi spoke after the match, acknowledging the difficulty his team faced. “We already knew this was going to be a very difficult match,” he said. “It wasn’t a coincidence that this team didn’t lose to Spain or Uruguay.”
Messi added: “These are knockout matches, nobody gives you anything for free.”
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